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FINE CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY BLOCK-FRONT SLANT-FRONT DESK, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1770 |
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Height 43 3/4 in. by Width 40 1/2 in. by Depth 23 in.
appears to retain its original cast brass hardware.
Provenance
David Stockwell, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware.
Literature
Israel Sack, Inc., advertisement, Magazine Antiques, vol. 68, no.4, October 1955, cover;
David Stockwell, Inc., advertisement, Magazine Antiques, vol. 122, no. 5, November 1982, p. 845.
David Stockwell, Inc., advertisement, Magazine Antiques, vol. 122, no. 5, November 1982, p. 845.
Condition
Overall fine condition. Wear, discoloration and minor losses commensurate with age and use. Age splits to the sides and few others, also to the bottom boards of the drawers. The proper left baton was previously cracked and reglued at the junction with the main slant-front board. A couple of 2" circular patches, one to the interior writing surface, the other to the top. The bottom 1" of the scroll element is lacking from the side of the proper front right foot. The proper front right and back right foot facings previously cracked and reglued, approximately 3" from the bottom of the foot. Previously having a central drop pendant along the lower molding that has been detached and is no longer present. The glue blocks and the proper back right back support are replaced. Secondary wood: white pine
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.